Waupaca County Police Blotter: September 15–22, 2025

The Waupaca County Sheriff’s Office handled a wide variety of calls last week — from scams and thefts to domestic disputes, medical calls, and a few lighthearted oddities. Read below for this weeks Waupaca County Police Blotter.

Monday, Sept. 15

Clintonville – A residential alarm on 1st Street was canceled before deputies arrived.

Embarrass – A caller reported an intoxicated driver leaving County Hwy Y with an open bottle of vodka in the glovebox.

Iola – EMS responded to a 65-year-old male choking. He was conscious and breathing after the airway was cleared.

Waupaca – A resident received notice of leaked personal data from TransUnion and later suspicious loan emails. Deputies also investigated a hit-and-run on Royalton Street after a Cadillac was found with a bumper scuff.

Countywide – Deputies assisted with paper service, disabled vehicles, and an unusual animal call when a saddled horse was found wandering without a rider.

Tuesday, Sept. 16

Clintonville – Several traffic complaints were logged, including vehicles swerving and speeding.

New London (Rawhide) – Deputies were called for an assault between juveniles. EMS was not required.

Scandinavia – Fire crews and deputies monitored a controlled burn covering about 120 acres on Pryse Road.

Waupaca – Deputies investigated a civil complaint involving missing tools allegedly taken by a family member. Later, EMS helped a 98-year-old woman with a lift assist.

Countywide – Deputies handled 911 hangups, provided football game coverage, and assisted EMS during a cardiac arrest for a 51-year-old man where CPR was in progress.

Wednesday, Sept. 17

Clintonville – A 911 misdial was made from a daycare when a child accidentally called emergency services.

Fremont – Several 911 hang-ups were traced to Riverview Drive and cleared. Deputies also assisted with traffic control during a service crossing Highway 96. Extra patrols were requested on Magolski Lane after complaints of semis failing to yield at the roundabout.

Waupaca – A fraud complaint was filed after driveway pavers offered “extra asphalt” but couldn’t provide company details. Deputies also handled a disorderly conduct case involving a man’s granddaughter’s boyfriend yelling and banging doors.

Countywide – Calls included disabled vehicles, paper service, and a welfare check after a resident sent suicidal texts and photos.

Thursday, Sept. 18

Iola – A man reported receiving threats from his ex-partner’s new boyfriend during a custody dispute.

Manawa – A 75-year-old woman reported a phone scam claiming she had won the “Mega Million.” She gave out her bank information but had not lost any money.

Waupaca – Deputies investigated theft after video showed cash being taken from an apartment cash box. A separate call came in about a husky mix, “Freya,” missing for three days. Later, deputies dispatched an injured deer on East Road.

Countywide – Deputies conducted school walk-throughs, welfare checks, and assisted Winnebago County with a warrant arrest.

Friday, Sept. 19

Big Falls – A postal carrier requested a welfare check after mail piled up on Chester Street. The resident was found safe.

Clintonville – Deputies assisted city police after a traffic stop that led to an arrest on warrants.

Fremont – A homeowner reported that a FedEx truck had struck her house earlier in the week, causing damage.

Iola – A welfare check was made on an elderly resident not seen by neighbors for several days; the resident was safe.

New London (Rawhide) – Deputies responded after reports of a juvenile damaging property.

Waupaca – Deputies investigated a scam where a caller claimed to be from the Sheriff’s Office and demanded prepaid cards for “missed jury duty.” Another late-night disorderly conduct call involved two individuals arguing after drinking.

Countywide – Deputies responded to multiple traffic complaints, including a semi rollover on Hwy 49. No injuries were reported.

Saturday, Sept. 20

Clintonville – Deputies responded to a motel for a domestic disturbance. The situation was calmed without injuries.

Fremont – A 911 hangup near the Wolf River was investigated and found to be accidental.

Iola – A medical call was logged for a 60-year-old male with breathing difficulties; EMS transported.

Waupaca – Deputies assisted after a two-vehicle crash at gas pumps. No injuries were reported, but both vehicles sustained damage.

Weyauwega – Extra patrol was requested along Highway 10 for speeding traffic through the village.

New London (Rawhide) – A juvenile reportedly punched a staff member and damaged a vehicle with a stick. Staff declined EMS.

Sunday, Sept. 21

Clintonville – Deputies assisted after a caller reported a family member was highly intoxicated and causing issues.

Iola – A medical call was logged for a 73-year-old male with chest pain; EMS transported.

Manawa – A theft complaint was filed after items were reported missing from a yard.

Waupaca – Deputies investigated a harassment complaint after repeated unwanted calls from a former acquaintance.

Weyauwega – Deputies responded to a vehicle in the ditch on County Highway U; the driver was uninjured and arranged for towing. Later that night, deputies were called back to Alfred Street for a disorderly conduct case when a man reported his ex-wife came to his home demanding to pick up their child, sparking an argument.

Monday, Sept. 22

Bear Creek – Deputies investigated a car-deer crash on Cherry Road. The driver was checked and cleared at the scene.

Waupaca – A welfare check was conducted for a man who appeared disoriented and unable to stand. Deputies confirmed he was safe.

Countywide – Routine calls included school patrols, paper service, and welfare checks.

Waupaca County Police Blotter Summary:

These calls are just a snapshot of what local deputies handle each day. Remember, an entry in the blotter doesn’t mean anyone is guilty of a crime — it’s simply a record of how officers responded.